This position is located in the Working Capital Fund Division, (WCFD) Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Associate Chief Financial Officer for Financial Policy and Planning (ACFO-FPP). This element of the OCFO organization establishes financial standards, policies, and procedures for the Department's Working Capital Fund (WCF). This is a career ladder position progressing to the full performance Budget Analyst, GS-0560-13 position.

Duties

Ensures Accounting/Financial reports are consistent with the budget and reconcile with accounting personnel during budget formulation. Performs a wide variety of administrative and analytical duties related to program/budget planning with the formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review. Interprets comprehensive department, federal, and congressional budgetary regulations. Analyzes, monitors, and tracks workload data throughout the year to identify any variances within the annual budget plan. Identifies, researches, evaluates, and recommends options on issues that affect the Department's financial management activities. Reviews financial management operations for compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience, as defined below. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-12: Have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal Service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that equipped me with the particular competencies to successfully perform as a Budget Analyst: Such experience includes: 1) Experience in the preparation of budget estimates and justifications using OMB Guidance's and practical application to develop and assess cost methodologies; 2) Experience using accounting standards and practical application in producing financial reports; 3) Applies analysis techniques to program data expressed in financial terms, which includes a detailed review of budget requirements; 4) Experience in reviewing budgets using OMB Guidance's to evaluate and assess the impact of budget to the Organization program objectives; 5) experience identifying and analyzing trends in the receipt, obligation, or expenditure of funds, and/or mission workload to ensure that objectives of the annual financial plan are being met on a timely basis and that funds are available and being properly and effectively used to support assigned program objectives; 6) Experience providing advice on all aspects of financial management; and 7) Experience using automated systems and software functions to produce budget reports and spreadsheets in complex formats. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Amy Bedford
• Phone: 5042263716
• Email: [email protected]